HS code 3808 93 30: Gibberellic acid
HS code 3808 93 30 covers gibberellic acid in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Total import duty is about 10.78% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 3808 93 30 |
|---|---|
| Description | Gibberellic acid |
| Chapter | 38: Miscellaneous chemical products |
| Heading | 3808: Goods specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 10.78% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹10,780 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Basic customs duty 5% is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), from 1 May 2026.
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: Free.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 80 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 14.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089330, “Gibberellic acid (ga acid)”.
- India exported 19 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 84.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089330, “Gibberellic acid (ga acid)”.
Questions about HS code 3808 93 30
What is the import duty on HS code 3808 93 30 in India?
About 10.78% of the import value: basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of gibberellic acid free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3808 93 30 is Free.
Can gibberellic acid be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3808 93 30 is Free.
Other lines under heading 3808
Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.
